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Atlantic Notes: Brown, Hukporti, Raptors, Lopez

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Bruce Brown should be a fan favorite entering training camp as he battles for a roster spot with the Knicks, Mike Vaccaro of The New York Post writes in a subscriber-only story. Brown, Ochai Agbaji and James Wiseman all signed non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contracts this week, and it appears there will only be room for one […]

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Wolves Notes: Finch, Beringer, Ball, Kuminga, Prigioni

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Updated Sep 20, 10:29 AM ET

With Naz Reid no longer on the roster, the Timberwolves will rely more than ever on Joan Beringer to handle the backup center role. Coach Chris Finch talks about the importance of the 19-year-old big man in the latest installment of his interview with Britt Robson of MinnPost. “You have to realize, as with all […]

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How this NBA Insider believes Celtics could secure No. 1 seed in 2026-27

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While questions surround Paul George and the 2026-27 Celtics, one NBA insider is bullish on how Jayson Tatum and co. will measure up against the competition in the Eastern Conference. Ahead of Tatum’s first full season without Jaylen Brown and since his Achilles tear in 2025, he’s earned the benefit of the doubt. Three months […] The post How this NBA Insider believes Celtics could secure No. 1 seed in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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And-Ones: Harrell, Scola, G League Trades, Salary Guarantees

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Former Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell talks about his quest to get back to the NBA, his success in the Big3 and a variety of general basketball topics in an interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson. Harrell, 32, worked out last Saturday for the Rockets’ G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Vipers. “Overall, […]

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NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Nuggets, Cam Whitmore, Rockets

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Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers added Ja Morant and brought Damian Lillard home. Elias Esquivel of NBA On SI⁠ believes neither move should displace Deni Avdija as Portland’s offensive centerpiece. That’s an argument, not an indication of how coach Micah Nori intends to structure the offense. It’s also a reasonable argument. Avdija became an All-Star […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Nuggets, Cam Whitmore, Rockets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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New Orleans Pelicans Can’t Help But Notice They’re Not On NBA Schedule This Year

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NEW ORLEANS—Wondering aloud if there had been some kind of miscommunication on the part of the league, New Orleans Pelicans players told reporters Friday they couldn’t help but notice they hadn’t been included on the 2026-27 NBA schedule. “I checked the schedule on NBA.com twice, and I don’t see ‘Pelicans’ or ‘New Orleans’ anywhere, so there must have been some kind of mix-up,” said Pelicans small forward Trey Murphy III, noting that the team had received no communication from the league sinc...

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KeShawn Murphy, Wizards Sign Camp Deal

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The Washington Wizards have signed forward KeShawn Murphy to an Exhibit 10 contract. Following the preseason, Murphy is expected to join the Capital City Go-Go of the G League. Murphy went undrafted at the 2026 NBA Draft out of Auburn. The 6-foot-10 big man averaged 10.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and a steal and a block per game as a senior for the Tigers.

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Steve Kerr says Warriors can be better, and so can he

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The Warriors didn’t overhaul their roster after winning 37 games. That means the most significant changes may need to come from the people coaching it. Steve Kerr included himself in that group. “We’ve studied everything over the offseason, taken a lot of time to watch film and see certain combinations, what we did well, what […] The post Steve Kerr says Warriors can be better, and so can he appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Obi Agbim To Sign Training Camp Deal With Warriors

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Former Baylor guard Obi Agbim has agreed to a training camp contract with the Warriors, according to Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot (Twitter link). Agbim appeared in 33 games for the Bears last season as a fifth-year senior, averaging 10.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 33.3 minutes per night with .375/.356/.854 […]

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Celtics Notes: Conley, Pritchard, Mazzulla, George

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The Celtics added 38-year-old Mike Conley to provide veteran leadership and he has already started the process of mentoring his younger teammates, writes Souichi Terada of MassLive. Conley, who’s preparing for his 20th NBA season, said he’s been working closely with Payton Pritchard, offering advice on how a small guard can survive in the league […]

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Why Warriors will be one of NBA’s best shows even if they don’t go far

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No one expects the Warriors to be NBA champions next season. So, will it be a wasted season? Far from it.  Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry looks on during a game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, Friday, April 10, 2026. Not everything can be judged by whether the Larry...

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76ers rumors: The reality of Sixers' immediate future despite stellar offseason moves

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Despite having the best offseason in franchise history, the Philadelphia 76ers’ additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, along with five others, will have their work cut out for them. The 2026-27 76ers have a long road ahead of themselves, and success isn’t necessarily promised despite putting together an impressive roster. While perennial All-Star forwards James and […] The post 76ers rumors: The reality of Sixers’ immediate future despite stellar offseason moves appeared first on ClutchP...

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Tarris Reed Jr. could be a difference-making rookie

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: Tarris Reed Jr. #10 of the San Antonio Spurs poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images You don’t often see teams double down on rookies at the same position in the draft. It’s even rarer that you see a team make a trade to grab a player at the same position they just drafted. That either speaks to Tarris Reed’s value, the status of Jayden Quaintan...

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Hawks Waive Lamont Butler

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The Hawks requested waivers on Lamont Butler last week, per NBA.com’s transaction log, and the 6’2″ guard is now an unrestricted free agent (hat tip to Hawks beat reporter Brad Rowland). Butler signed a non-guaranteed training camp deal with Atlanta last week, a contract that likely featured Exhibit 10 language. He should be on track […]

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/19/26

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: The sneakers worn by Vladislav Goldin #50 of the Miami Heat during the game against the Detroit Pistons during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 17, 2025 at the Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Candice Ward/NBAE via Gett...

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Lakers ticket prices could rise significantly soon - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Sep 20, 9:56 AM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers could significantly increase ticket prices as their new ownership group looks to boost revenue and take greater control of the resale market. According to the Wall Street Journal, the average Lakers ticket could rise from $217 to $361 within two years, representing an increase of roughly 66%. The price changes are […] The post Lakers ticket prices could rise significantly soon appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Watch Raptors legend Kyle Lowry receive key to city in Toronto

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Kyle Lowry is going down as one of the greatest players in Toronto Raptors history. His impact on the franchise was so significant that he earned the key to the city. Lowry played in the NBA for 20 seasons from 2006 to 2026. Nine of those years took place with the Raptors, being one of […] The post Watch Raptors legend Kyle Lowry receive key to city in Toronto appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors Notes: Roster, Coaches, Vogel, Lendeborg, Green

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The Warriors opted to make minor tweaks to their roster this summer rather than wholesale changes. That approach puts more pressure on head coach Steve Kerr and his revamped staff, according to Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area, since the team struggled in multiple aspects of the game last season, including “sloppy late-game execution, […]

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The Pindown: Time to Vent

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Just a few hours before Ausar Thompson signed his new deal, perfect timing indeed, Robbie and Wes hopped on to vent some frustrations about the coverage of Jalen Duren’s negotiations. The amazingly frustrating prevalence of agent-speak being the primary offender. Then, the guys take a quick trip down memory lane before playing a game of over/under. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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